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http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gifApproaching Brexit?: Merkel Fears Britain Crossing a Red Line on Immigrationhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/merkel-fears-cameron-crossing-red-line-on-immigration-a-1000743.html#ref=rss
David Cameron is furious about the EU Commission's demand that the UK make a back payment of 2.1 billion. But it is the British prime minister's stance on immigration that has German Chancellor Merkel more worried. She fears he may be crossing a red line.Mon, 03 Nov 2014 14:29:00 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/merkel-fears-cameron-crossing-red-line-on-immigration-a-1000743.htmlDavid Cameron is furious about the EU Commission's demand that the UK make a back payment of €2.1 billion. But it is the British prime minister's stance on immigration that has German Chancellor Merkel more worried. She fears he may be crossing a red line.]]>'Yes' or 'No'?: A Divided Scotland Confronts Independence Votehttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/scotland-divided-ahead-of-approaching-independence-referendum-a-988064.html#ref=rss
Traveling through Scotland, you might think the result of September's independence referendum is a foregone conclusion. "Yes" signs are everywhere. But surveys tell a different story and many who are wary of the hype.Wed, 27 Aug 2014 10:21:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/scotland-divided-ahead-of-approaching-independence-referendum-a-988064.htmlTraveling through Scotland, you might think the result of September's independence referendum is a foregone conclusion. "Yes" signs are everywhere. But surveys tell a different story and many who are wary of the hype.]]>Commission Crusade: Cameron Outmaneuvered in Battle over Junckerhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/cameron-and-juncker-fight-over-role-in-european-commission-a-975528.html#ref=rss
British Prime Minister David Cameron is determined not to let Jean-Claude Juncker become president of the European Commission. But he is increasingly isolated. He might face his Waterloo as early as next week. Thu, 19 Jun 2014 12:37:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/cameron-and-juncker-fight-over-role-in-european-commission-a-975528.htmlBritish Prime Minister David Cameron is determined not to let Jean-Claude Juncker become president of the European Commission. But he is increasingly isolated. He might face his Waterloo as early as next week. ]]>Trouble for Merkel: Berlin Divided in Spat over EU Commmissionhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/merkel-likely-to-seek-eu-compromise-with-london-a-973962.html#ref=rss
The appointment of the next leaders of the EU Commission has divided Europe, raising the specter that Britain could leave the bloc. London is an important ally to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and it is likely she will seek to broker a deal. Sat, 07 Jun 2014 12:14:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/merkel-likely-to-seek-eu-compromise-with-london-a-973962.htmlThe appointment of the next leaders of the EU Commission has divided Europe, raising the specter that Britain could leave the bloc. London is an important ally to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and it is likely she will seek to broker a deal. ]]>Cameron's Empty Threat: Britain Risks Losing an Ally in EU Feudhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/cameron-risks-losing-merkel-as-ally-in-eu-feud-a-973389.html#ref=rss
It appears David Cameron's strategy has backfired. His campaign to derail Jean-Claude Juncker's appointment as the next EU Commission president is failing and the British prime minister may soon suffer a loss of face. Angela Merkel is his only possible savior. Wed, 04 Jun 2014 15:50:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/cameron-risks-losing-merkel-as-ally-in-eu-feud-a-973389.htmlIt appears David Cameron's strategy has backfired. His campaign to derail Jean-Claude Juncker's appointment as the next EU Commission president is failing and the British prime minister may soon suffer a loss of face. Angela Merkel is his only possible savior. ]]>Cameron Advisor: 'We Need the Red Card to Stop EU Proposals'http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/british-conservatives-on-eu-road-trip-to-tout-reform-a-944770.html#ref=rss
British Prime Minister David Cameron has threatened to withdraw his country from the EU should far-reaching reforms not be made. Influential Tory lawmaker Andrea Leadsom spoke with SPIEGEL ONLINE about the UK conservatives' demands.Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:31:15 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/british-conservatives-on-eu-road-trip-to-tout-reform-a-944770.htmlBritish Prime Minister David Cameron has threatened to withdraw his country from the EU should far-reaching reforms not be made. Influential Tory lawmaker Andrea Leadsom spoke with SPIEGEL ONLINE about the UK conservatives' demands.]]>Poverty Migration: Berlin Backs UK's 'Benefit Tourism' Offensive http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/germany-joins-uk-in-calling-for-measures-against-benefit-tourism-a-936350.html#ref=rss
Germany has now stepped into the UK-triggered fray over introducing new restrictions on migration within the EU. The European Commission is enraged, and even conservative EU parliamentarians warn of pandering to populists.Fri, 29 Nov 2013 13:29:00 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/germany-joins-uk-in-calling-for-measures-against-benefit-tourism-a-936350.htmlGermany has now stepped into the UK-triggered fray over introducing new restrictions on migration within the EU. The European Commission is enraged, and even conservative EU parliamentarians warn of pandering to populists.]]>War Weary Europe: The US Loses an Allyhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/british-syria-vote-an-omen-for-difficult-diplomatic-future-in-europe-a-919576.html#ref=rss
The British parliament on Thursday blocked Prime Minister David Cameron's move to join the US in an air strike on Syria. The decision weakens Europe's standing against despots like Bashar Assad, who now know that Britain is no longer a reliable partner for the United States. Fri, 30 Aug 2013 17:44:29 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/british-syria-vote-an-omen-for-difficult-diplomatic-future-in-europe-a-919576.htmlThe British parliament on Thursday blocked Prime Minister David Cameron's move to join the US in an air strike on Syria. The decision weakens Europe's standing against despots like Bashar Assad, who now know that Britain is no longer a reliable partner for the United States. ]]>Indecision: Debate Slows Western Reaction on Syriahttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/international-reaction-on-syria-slowed-by-doubts-in-london-a-919351.html#ref=rss
Uncertainty over how to respond to presumed poison gas attacks in Syria has gripped several Western capitals. British Prime Minister David Cameron backed away from his bellicose rhetoric from earlier this week and Chancellor Merkel is attempting to play intermediary.Thu, 29 Aug 2013 19:21:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/international-reaction-on-syria-slowed-by-doubts-in-london-a-919351.htmlUncertainty over how to respond to presumed poison gas attacks in Syria has gripped several Western capitals. British Prime Minister David Cameron backed away from his bellicose rhetoric from earlier this week and Chancellor Merkel is attempting to play intermediary.]]>Guardian Editor: 'British More Complacent' about Surveillancehttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-guardian-editor-rusbridger-on-snowden-information-a-918059.html#ref=rss
The <i>Guardian</i> has been on the front lines of exposing vast surveillance undertaken by the US and the UK -- and has been targeted by the authorities as a result. In an interview, Editor-in-Chief Alan Rusbridger talks about his confrontation with the government and why the scandal isn't making waves in Britain.Thu, 22 Aug 2013 17:01:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-guardian-editor-rusbridger-on-snowden-information-a-918059.htmlThe Guardian has been on the front lines of exposing vast surveillance undertaken by the US and the UK -- and has been targeted by the authorities as a result. In an interview, Editor-in-Chief Alan Rusbridger talks about his confrontation with the government and why the scandal isn't making waves in Britain.]]>EU Subsidies Lost: Cameron Hijacks Summit with Rebate Spathttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/uk-prime-minister-cameron-insists-on-british-rebate-at-eu-summit-a-908314.html#ref=rss
The European Union summit on Thursday night was supposed to be a demonstration of European harmony -- until British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived. He insisted that the UK budget rebate go untouched, launching hours of pointless debate.Fri, 28 Jun 2013 11:01:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/uk-prime-minister-cameron-insists-on-british-rebate-at-eu-summit-a-908314.htmlThe European Union summit on Thursday night was supposed to be a demonstration of European harmony -- until British Prime Minister David Cameron arrived. He insisted that the UK budget rebate go untouched, launching hours of pointless debate.]]>Disunited Kingdom: Crisis Leaves Britain Deeply Fracturedhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/economic-crisis-and-ukip-leave-britain-deeply-divided-a-906600.html#ref=rss
The economic crisis has caused the United Kingdom to drift apart, creating ever-widening rifts between rich and poor, native and immigrant, English and Scot. With the anti-Europe UKIP party on the rise, Great Britain stands at a crossroads.Thu, 20 Jun 2013 16:16:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/economic-crisis-and-ukip-leave-britain-deeply-divided-a-906600.htmlThe economic crisis has caused the United Kingdom to drift apart, creating ever-widening rifts between rich and poor, native and immigrant, English and Scot. With the anti-Europe UKIP party on the rise, Great Britain stands at a crossroads.]]>Blood in London: Vicious Attack Seen as Possible Act of Terrorhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/london-officials-treating-brutal-attack-as-an-act-of-terror-a-901406.html#ref=rss
Authorities are treating the brutal attack in broad daylight on Wednesday afternoon as an act of Islamist terror, with Prime Minister David Cameron meeting with top security officials on Thursday morning. Investigators are looking into a possible Nigeria connection.Thu, 23 May 2013 10:55:18 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/london-officials-treating-brutal-attack-as-an-act-of-terror-a-901406.htmlAuthorities are treating the brutal attack in broad daylight on Wednesday afternoon as an act of Islamist terror, with Prime Minister David Cameron meeting with top security officials on Thursday morning. Investigators are looking into a possible Nigeria connection.]]>Uniquely Poor Management: Report Skewers Top EU Diplomat Ashtonhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/report-criticizes-eu-foreign-policy-chief-catherine-ashton-a-895933.html#ref=rss
Catherine Ashton, Europe's top diplomat, has failed to provide the clout her office requires, a report by the European Parliament has concluded. Her successors are already jockeying for a position in the race to snag the EU's most important foreign policy post. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:37:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/report-criticizes-eu-foreign-policy-chief-catherine-ashton-a-895933.htmlCatherine Ashton, Europe's top diplomat, has failed to provide the clout her office requires, a report by the European Parliament has concluded. Her successors are already jockeying for a position in the race to snag the EU's most important foreign policy post. ]]>Referendum Reactions: Cameron Faces Heat from Continenthttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/cameron-finds-little-support-on-continent-for-referendum-on-eu-a-879441.html#ref=rss
In calling for a British referendum on EU membership, Prime Minister Cameron thought he might get some support from reform-minded partners on the Continent. But the praise has been almost non-existent, and Cameron is feeling the heat.Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:31:00 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/cameron-finds-little-support-on-continent-for-referendum-on-eu-a-879441.htmlIn calling for a British referendum on EU membership, Prime Minister Cameron thought he might get some support from reform-minded partners on the Continent. But the praise has been almost non-existent, and Cameron is feeling the heat.]]>The World from Berlin: 'It Would Be Wrong to Give Cameron the Cold Shoulder'http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/german-press-review-of-cameron-call-for-british-eu-referendum-a-879434.html#ref=rss
In their take on Prime Minister David Cameron's speech on Wednesday and his decision to hold a referendum by 2017 on Britain's future EU membership, commentators at major German papers argue that some of his reasoning isn't wrong and call for the Europe to keep Britain at the table.Thu, 24 Jan 2013 13:22:10 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/german-press-review-of-cameron-call-for-british-eu-referendum-a-879434.htmlCameron's Speech: 'The Danger Is that Europe Will Fail'http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/the-full-text-of-the-david-cameron-speech-on-the-future-of-europe-a-879165.html#ref=rss
Read the full text of British Prime Minister David Cameron's Wednesday speech on his country's plan to hold a referendum on the future of its membership in the European Union. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:27:43 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/the-full-text-of-the-david-cameron-speech-on-the-future-of-europe-a-879165.htmlRead the full text of British Prime Minister David Cameron's Wednesday speech on his country's plan to hold a referendum on the future of its membership in the European Union. ]]>EU Speech: Cameron Says Britain to Hold 'In or Out' Referendum in 2017http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/british-prime-minister-david-cameron-to-offer-in-out-eu-referendum-a-879175.html#ref=rss
In a sweeping address on Britain's future role in Europe, British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday said his country would hold a referendum on EU membership in 2017. Without reform, he has warned, Britain may choose another path.Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:26:00 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/british-prime-minister-david-cameron-to-offer-in-out-eu-referendum-a-879175.htmlIn a sweeping address on Britain's future role in Europe, British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday said his country would hold a referendum on EU membership in 2017. Without reform, he has warned, Britain may choose another path.]]>Mixed Messages: Poll Shows Growing Support for Europe in UKhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/mixed-messages-poll-shows-increased-support-for-europe-in-uk-a-878372.html#ref=rss
Excerpts of British Prime Minister David Cameron's postponed speech show that he would have focused on "increasing" frustration in his country over the EU. But the comments come as a new report indicates that support for Europe in Britain is growing. Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:05:00 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/mixed-messages-poll-shows-increased-support-for-europe-in-uk-a-878372.htmlExcerpts of British Prime Minister David Cameron's postponed speech show that he would have focused on "increasing" frustration in his country over the EU. But the comments come as a new report indicates that support for Europe in Britain is growing. ]]>Isolation Fears: 'Cameron's Problems with the EU Are Just Starting'http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/prime-minister-david-cameron-to-announce-eu-referendum-in-eu-speech-a-878152.html#ref=rss
Both those who support and oppose Britain's membership in the EU are putting pressure on the country's prime minister ahead of his speech Friday on London's future in Europe. Cameron's party longs for confrontation with Brussels, but its partners abroad warn against isolation.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:42:00 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/prime-minister-david-cameron-to-announce-eu-referendum-in-eu-speech-a-878152.htmlBoth those who support and oppose Britain's membership in the EU are putting pressure on the country's prime minister ahead of his speech Friday on London's future in Europe. Cameron's party longs for confrontation with Brussels, but its partners abroad warn against isolation.]]>